·noun Unfavorable aspect; unfriendly regard; cold treatment; disapprobation; whatever tends to check or discourage.
II. Discountenance ·vt To ruffle or discompose the countenance of; to put of countenance; to put to shame; to Abash.
III. Discountenance ·vt To refuse to countenance, or give the support of one's approval to; to give one's influence against; to restrain by cold treatment; to Discourage.